HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 Recognition of Participating Agencies in Overnight Camping ProgramMay 20, 2013
Springfield Upbeat
Overnight Camping Program Acknowledgment
The Springfield Overnight Parking Program began in July 2009 when Council adopted an ordinance to
allow overnight parking for homeless families with children in church parking lots. The program is
managed by St. Vincent de Paul staff, who manages a similar program in Eugene.
Council expanded the program in 2012 to include overnight parking for singles and families without
children on industrial zoned properties. Two Springfield churches currently provide space for overnight
parking; Ebbert Memorial Church located at 532 C Street, and First Baptist Church at 1175 G Street.
Most recently, Council agreed to an interpretation of the Municipal Code which allows Conestoga Huts to
be used in the Overnight Parking Program. With the recent enhancements, supporters and advocates are
actively seeking to enroll additional church and industrial properties in the Overnight Parking Program.
As an additional service to our homeless population, Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosts the
Soaring Wing ministry which serves hot meals to the homeless.